From Enthusiasts to feminists. History of women's emancipation in Poland in the 19th and 20th centuries 3002-KON2023K29

Topics discussed in the course explore the changes taking place in the 19th and 20th centuries in the following areas:
- gender order and social norms
- political participation
- labour market
- education
- social activity
- fight for gender equality
- women's movement

Type of course

elective courses

Prerequisites (description)

The history of women's emancipation in Poland in the 19th and 20th centuries in the context of Europe. Contents include topics of change in several areas: gender order (norms, social roles, discourses), education, labour, participation in public spheres, women's movements.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course, the student:
- knows the basics of the scholarship on women's/gender history, in Poland
- knows and understands history of women's emancipation in Poland and Europe in the 19th and 20th centuries
- identify key factors and stages of this process
- can critically refer to various discourses on the subject
- analyse sources and identify their types

Assessment criteria

Course requirements:
1. attendance in class (1 absence is allowed, in case of further absences - pass the material on duty or written work
2. substantial preparation (knowledge of the readings)
3. active participation during the classes

Bibliography

Reading selection given in the group description